Alec Baldwin is preparing for legal war … hiring a lawyer for the civil lawsuits resulting from the fatal “Rust” movie shooting. The “Rust” star and producer is lawyering up with Aaron S. Dyer of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman … according to multiple reports. Dyer, who spent almost seven years as a federal prosecutor in

Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, famous for his song writing and music compositions, has died. Stephen died Friday at his home in Roxbury, CT … according to a New York Times report citing his lawyer, F. Richard Pappas. The cause of death is currently unclear … but it sounds sudden, because Stephen’s lawyer says he had

Play video content Sky News Benedict Cumberbatch is on the attack … against toxic masculinity, calling it a problem rooted deep in a society that needs major adjustments if we’re going to achieve equality. The actor is talking up his new film “Power of the Dog,” which is set in 1920s Montana, and his character,

Play video content BACKGRID Michael Blackson is ready to lay down some serious roots now that he’s officially a citizen of the United States of America … and he’s got plans as big as Arnold Schwarzenegger. The comedian, who was born in Africa before moving to New Jersey when he was 13 years old, was

Britney Spears fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer in The Weeknd‘s new project with HBO won’t have their way … because she’s simply not involved, TMZ has learned. Britney set social media on fire Tuesday when she announced, “I just shot a movie titled “THE IDOL“ … it’s guaranteed to have hits

Matthew McConaughey could win the Texas governorship if the election were held today — according to a new poll — and he hasn’t even said he wants the gig. So, here’s the breakdown … Governor Greg Abbott vs. Matt — Abbott 35%, Matt 43% Beto O’Rourke vs. Matt — Beto 27%, Matt 49% Now weirdly,

Canadian actor Adam Beach has had a long and successful acting career over the last two decades that started with some epic movie roles like the snakes and sparklers salesman Kicking Wing in the 2001 redneck adventure film “Joe Dirt” and the Navajo Private Ben Yahzee in the 2002 war movie “Windtalkers.” “Joe Dirt” was

Misha Collins must be feeling like a real estate guru right now — he unloaded his Hollywood oasis and made it look super easy by selling it quickly, and getting way above his asking price. The “Supernatural” star sold his stunning Hollywood Hills pad — a 27,683-square-foot slice of tranquility — for $4,550,000. Not too

Play video content TMZ.com Phil Bertelsen helped clear the names of 2 men wrongfully convicted of killing Malcolm X — with an eye-opening documentary — and he says the tears started flowing as soon as the exonerations were announced. The director and producer behind the “Who Killed Malcolm X?” Netflix documentary joined us Friday on

Chicago born actor Gary Cole has had incredible success in the film and television industry … but he’s best known for his quirky role as the monotone manager, Bill Lumbergh — who smoothly slips in extra work days on the weekend over at Initech — in the classic 1999 Mike Judge movie “Office Space.” There

Quentin Tarantino seems to be pushing forward with plans to auction off “Pulp Fiction” NFTs, but the movie studio behind the film says they aren’t his to sell … according to a new lawsuit. The famous movie director is being sued by Miramax, which claims his plans to sell a set of digital tokens featuring

George Clooney is speaking his piece on the fatal shooting that claimed Halyna Hutchins‘ life — and he’s torching the entire “Rust” crew over the tragedy, especially the assistant director. The legendary actor weighed in while he was on Marc Maron’s ‘WTF’ podcast and he didn’t hold back one bit … lighting up AD Dave

Alec Baldwin is being made a scapegoat in the fatal “Rust” shooting because of political views … at least according to his brother. Daniel Baldwin appeared Monday on “The Domenick Nati Show” … and during the radio hit, he said his brother should NOT be taking the blame for the fatal incident on set. Play

The “Rust” film worker who suffered horrific injuries from a spider bite on the job won’t need to have his arm amputated … and it sounds like he’s going to get some workers’ comp. The film worker, Jason Miller, tells TMZ … his left arm will be saved despite the grizzly photos of his severe

Halle Berry gave Cardi B a crown many feel belongs to Nicki Minaj — and while Winnie Harlow vouched for the latter on live TV … CB seems to want no part of the debate. This is all started Saturday, when Halle and co. were hosting a premiere for her new flick, ‘Bruised’ — a

Nevada native Shannyn Sossamon was in her early twenties when she was cast in her breakout role as the fair maiden Jocelyn — whose hand in marriage becomes the cherished prize — in the 2001 love story “A Knight’s Tale.” The 14th Century masterpiece is filled with notable actors like Alan Tudyk as the supportive

Play video content The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast Did you know Shaquille O’Neal could have been John Coffey in “The Green Mile?!?” It’s true … so says the NBA legend, who revealed on the “The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast” this week that he was initially offered the star role in the

Water is squeezed out of The Rock … and into a water bottle??? Dwayne Johnson says that’s exactly what happens during his famous workouts … revealing in a new interview this week that he does, in fact, piss in bottles at the gym. The Rock explained, though, that it’s not as weird as it sounds

Play video content SWNS Kumail Nanjiani came out of left field to surprise some moviegoers who were just settling in to watch him in “Eternals” … and we’ve got his impromptu speech on video!!! Kumail, who stars as Kingo in the new Marvel movie, was the surprise guest “Eternals” director Chloe Zhao introduced to the

Winter, the dolphin that grabbed global attention after being the focus of the movie “Dolphin Tale” is fighting for her life after developing a serious infection. Winter, who lost her tail in 2005 at just 2 months old when it became entangled in a crab trap, had been cared for at The Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed — the armorer for “Rust” — is doubling down, claiming she was targeted for sabotage and she thinks she’s now being framed … this according to her lawyer. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney Jason Bowles tells TMZ … “We are convinced that this was sabotage and Hannah is being framed.” This is a step beyond what

Play video content ABC News/Good Morning America The D.A. heading up the investigation into the fatal “Rust” shooting seems sure of one thing, but says the biggest mystery remains unsolved — how live ammo ended up on the set. Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies talked to ‘GMA’ Wednesday to answer about the ongoing

There was another horrific injury on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust” … a film worker was bitten by a poisonous spider … and the wounds look disgusting and painful. Seriously, these grisly images of the man’s injuries are not for the faint of heart … because you can literally see the insides

Vin Diesel seems ready to put his differences with The Rock aside — all in the name of putting a bowtie on his baby … namely, capping off the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise. The actor sent an open message to Dwayne on IG, posting a photo of the two of them in character from one

Play video content The Chris Stigall Show Donald Trump believes Alec Baldwin may have had more to do with the “Rust” shooting case than his obvious pulling of the trigger — baselessly suggesting he might’ve loaded it too. The ex-Prez shared his unhinged thoughts on the “Rust” shooting that claimed Halyna Hutchins‘ life this past

Play video content NBC Hannah Gutierrez-Reed — the armorer for “Rust” — is making the bombshell suggestion that perhaps somebody intentionally put a live round in a box of dummy ammunition. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorneys Jason Bowles and Robert Gorence appeared Wednesday on “Today” to outline their “sabotage” theory, and went so far as to consider potential

Play video content TMZ.com There’s some key differences to look for when checking a gun for live ammunition or dummy rounds … and it sounds like it should be pretty hard to screw up … at least in theory. Steve Wolf, who has been working in SFX and props in films for several decades, joined

Play video content TMZ.com Hannah Gutierrez-Reed — the armorer on for “Rust” — didn’t hear or see anything that would make her think target practice (with live rounds) was taking place … so insists her attorney. Jason Bowles joined us Wednesday on “TMZ Live” to clarify a few things he said earlier in the day

The husband of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has lawyered up, and is preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit … TMZ has learned. Matthew Hutchins retained the services of Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi … according to the L.A.-based law firm. The firm’s website says its attorneys specialize in personal injury and wrongful

Alec Baldwin clearly doesn’t believe the conditions on the set of “Rust” were chaotic or unsafe leading up to the fatal shooting — he’s shining a light on at least one crew member who insists the film had normal hiccups … and one major accident. Baldwin just reposted a long message from a woman claiming